Smile.io

AUGUST 25, 2023

Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to build your brand community—the ultimate retention tool for businesses in any industry. The following list was put together to inspire you when putting together your own loyalty program and brand community, no matter what you sell or what stage you’re at.  

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, retailers can use store data to optimize staff performance, understand traffic flows and consumer behaviors and even measure how resonant different displays are: “They can use [all that data] to de-risk the process” of store and experience design, Trotter added. So what is experiential retail, really?

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Smile.io

APRIL 6, 2023

Let’s say you noticed your business wasn’t acquiring as many new customers as you expected, and you want that to change. Well, believe it or not, one of the most sustainable ways to improve your customer acquisition cost is through customer retention.   Before you get ahead of yourself, let us explain.

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Smile.io

MAY 12, 2022

 What started as a trend, has quickly become the focus of many conversations about rewards and retention marketing! Rightfully so, as gamification seems to be everywhere, with an increasing number of rewards programs across different industries, incorporating it into their ecommerce structure and reaping the benefits it offers.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2021

Below, I’ll walk you through how to build out your app idea and then share five resources to help you launch your app. How to Build Out Your App Idea. Before you dive into creating your app, you first need to get a lay of the land. Who is your target audience? How does your app stand apart?

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Looking for a complete ecommerce checklist that will help you to grow your online business? You’ve built your ecommerce store , found customers who enjoy your products, and accelerated operations, until…you hit a plateau. This is when you must learn how to grow your online business. Look no further. Go to the top.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It requires you to identify your target audience and have a retention strategy that is going to get customers to come back. Detour Sunglasses offers sunglasses that are affordable and durable so customers can use them while surfing, biking, hiking, and snowboarding. You also might see their videos pop up on your FYP on TikTok.

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Smile.io

JUNE 14, 2023

Along with that comes its loyalty program, Amazon Prime. While it’s different than most loyalty programs we discuss, being a paid subscription model, it still has millions of loyal customers. So let’s break down the program and see what Amazon is doing well and where they could improve. Blog Shilpa Marano 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2021

As a panel of experts explained at retailX Aug. As a panel of experts explained at retailX Aug. NFTs are units of data that represent images, videos, audio and other types of digital assets. NFTs are the atomic unit enabling” the activities of the metaverse , explained panelist Donnie Dinch, CEO of Bitski.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s a really exciting new tool as a marketer to connect with your audience,” she said. While the initial consumer and media hype surrounding the metaverse seems to have simmered down from its 2021 highs, the virtual spaces that were the talk of the town last year continue to grow and attract visitors — consumers and brands alike. “

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Smile.io

MARCH 16, 2023

If you ever Googled something you’re thinking of buying, you may have noticed ads popping up for that item on your social media feeds and the websites you visit. It’s normal to head to your favorite brand’s Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram page and see their content on your feeds. That is 59.3

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 20, 2021

In the past, posting a link on your Facebook or Instagram page could drive hundreds of clicks. The average Facebook post will reach just over 5 percent of your followers. Organic reach is the number of people who see your content without paid distribution. Let me explain. Facebook organic reach is down. Not any more.

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MagentoBrain

MAY 23, 2023

In this blog, I will explain ten proven strategies that businesses can use to improve brand loyalty and cultivate a strong and loyal customer base. Customers who are made to feel important and valued are more likely to come back and tell others about your business.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 21, 2021

Let’s start with some background info to explain who these providers are and what they offer. With these SaaS's Setting up your ecommerce store is quick and easy. Simply select your preferred theme, customize it to your liking, and upload your first products. Shift4Shop vs Shopify: Their Pros and Cons.

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Smile.io

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A VIP program is an amazing way to encourage every member of your community to engage with your brand. Not only does it show your best customers some extra appreciation, but it can also motivate your regular customers to pursue that elevated status. Naming your VIP tiers is only one piece of the puzzle.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 17, 2018

How do you woo these “moving targets” into engaging with your ecommerce promotions, opting into your offers, and buying your products? Your marketing and media needs to “move” them. We’ll run through a heap of them and hopefully offer a few you might want to try to build your audience and boost sales. Image Source.

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

 70% When you consider this, it’s not hard to understand the positive impact emotional connections can have on your business. Value-add marketing is the key to emotional connections While it may feel harder to connect with your customers without seeing them face-to-face, there are tons of ways to tug at their heartstrings.

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Smile.io

APRIL 17, 2023

“I have found that having great quality, cleverly designed products can help make the process of packing school lunchboxes and family meal times so much easier and more enjoyable (for all of us!),” says Tracey. We really wanted to be able to reward all our loyal customers,” says Tracey.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

They’ll help you drive more visitors into your marketing funnel and convert casual visits into sales. Influence Drives the Value of Your Product. Influence is your ability to persuade others to adopt your own perspective. You believe in your product (e.g., You believe in your product (e.g., Cialdini, Ph.D.,

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Optimizely

MAY 24, 2018

Amazon has a million regulations for B2C brands, only allowing certain types of product features, descriptions, and pictures on your pages. For example, not every brand is allowed to use video, but what if video is one of the best ways to showcase your product? Optimize your site for search.

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Omnisend

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This begs the question—are you incorporating review marketing into your overall ecommerce marketing strategy? But first, let’s find out more about the importance of social proof, and discuss what review marketing can do for your business. How to collect reviews and use them effectively.

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Smile.io

JANUARY 31, 2024

Humans crave connection and community because it leaves us with a sense of belonging. And it’s no different when it comes to your customers.    Start every decision with only one thing in mind—your customers.  💗 Build your brand around your customers’ ideals, values, and interests.

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ChannelAdvisor

JANUARY 23, 2023

A partner program can help brands like yours answer these common questions to create a foundation for a successful shoppable media strategy that reaches more consumers, improves conversions and strengthens channel relationships. Already have a channel partner program? How do we know if our traffic is converting into sales?

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Smile.io

MARCH 11, 2021

But more often than not, we become loyal to a brand because of their recognition of us as valued customers. Using personalization strategies on your Shopify store is the unparalleled way to increase retention rates. Personalizing experiences around your customers has a direct and powerful effect on your store’s retention rates.

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ChannelAdvisor

JANUARY 23, 2023

A partner program can help brands like yours answer these common questions to create a foundation for a successful shoppable media strategy that reaches more consumers, improves conversions and strengthens channel relationships. Already have a channel partner program? How do we know if our traffic is converting into sales?

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Smile.io

JULY 15, 2020

A loyalty program is designed to create repeat customers and increase customer lifetime value for your business. However, is simply having a rewards program enough to stick out from the crowd? You need a loyalty program that helps you stand out and break through the noise. Alex McEachern.

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SellBrite

MAY 28, 2018

Here are just seven things that you can take from malls, shopping centers, and local mom-and-pop shops to use in your online storefront from immense success. Control Your Product Range. One of the biggest lessons you can learn from a brick-and-mortar store is to focus your efforts on products that sell.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 23, 2020

The purpose of these articles is to share best practices to help you get the most out of your affiliate program. Catch up on the previous three articles, here: So You Created an Affiliate Program—Now What? How to Effectively Communicate with Your Affiliate Partners. Define and Categorize Your Affiliates By Activity Level.

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Smile.io

APRIL 7, 2020

Video is a powerful medium, and the demand for video content is increasing. On social media, for example, Facebook gets as many as 8 billion video views per day. But how does video influence eCommerce? Research shows that people turn to video when making purchases. This means changing the way you see video.

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Korona

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When experts predict a recession, you’ll likely need to change some of your company’s management directives to stay as close to profitable as possible. These actions may include cutting back on hiring, being more cautious with spending, or raising your prices. . Boost your income streams. Take care of your cash flow.

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Smile.io

JULY 28, 2020

The thing is, everybody loves to receive rewards—especially when they’re offered in a way that is simple and convenient for them. This is why incentive marketing is so effective in engaging your typical customer. The action and the reward will depend on your business. It was an effective trick. And it worked wonders!

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 9, 2018

It’s the phrase you’ve probably heard it endlessly from new, edgy startup founders in your network. And that’s the problem: Marketers use the term “growth hacking” so much that it has become impossible to define or narrow down. They now have massive active user bases, and they got there by use growth-focused tactics.

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

According to an article from US News , the number of Black small-business owners was 28% higher in the third quarter of 2021 than it was pre-pandemic.This is a step in the right direction and it’s time to keep the growth going. They even reward their loyal customers through their Unwrap Rewards program and tiered-VIP program.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 26, 2024

Jake, Head of Customer Success for Sideways 6, explains that the current trend is to measure their success through the customer’s success, with CS being an integral part of impacting the entire business. How CS impacts your ARR, product value, and marketing. And much more! Jump to highlights. Listen to the episode to hear more details.

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SellBrite

JUNE 22, 2018

In ecommerce, your job isn’t done and your success isn’t guaranteed just because you’ve figured out manufacturing, you’ve created your branding, and you’ve launched your store. To get your products in front of the right people, you need to develop a promotion strategy that you can implement over time.

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retailnext

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If you want to snag the millennial market, think about how your product or service makes their lives easier and offer them a great deal to try it out. If you want to snag the millennial market, think about how your product or service makes their lives easier and offer them a great deal to try it out. Create Videos.

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